About 200 job seekers turned up at the Tradewinds Saturday to learn about job opportunities offered by Silver Bay Seafoods in Alaska, an integrated processor of frozen salmon for domestic and export markets .
Two company reps are in the territory to recruit for their Summer Seafood Processing.
There were two recruitment sessions, one was at 8:00 and another one started at 11:00 AM.
Most of those who turned up were young people, several of whom are currently working at the canneries.
The company’s Human Resources representative, Shelly Franklin told KHJ News that others in the crowd were laid off from some of the local companies.
KHJ News sat in one of the sessions where Franklin explained the mission of the company and the kind of employees they are looking for.
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Silver Bay Seafoods is looking for manpower from anywhere it can and has extended job offers to non-US states and foreign countries using special immigration provisions .
This isn’t the first time the company is hiring from American Samoa. They also recruited more than 30 locals last year.
Starting rate for food processors is $10 per hour and higher for those with other experience and special skills.
Housing is provided by the company.
Those who are interested are highly recommended to apply online at www.silverbayseafoods.com.
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